In our latest edition we invite you to check out our new waterfront Discovery Hub at Warnham Local Nature Reserve, drop into our Wellbeing Centre and take a look around our refreshed Museum as it reopens after lockdown.
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Winter 2022 articles
Welcome to the Winter 2021-22 edition
An introduction to the Winter 2021-22 edition from Councillor David Skipp, Chairman of Horsham District Council.
Discover what’s new at Warnham
An exciting new experience has opened at Warnham Local Nature Reserve which has already attracted lots of new visitors.
Managing ash dieback
We have developed a programme of inspection and felling to tackle the increasing threat of ash dieback disease.
Horsham Park voted one of the best green spaces in the UK
Horsham Town Centre’s iconic Horsham Park has been recognised with three major accolades.
A new skatepark for Horsham
We are working with a group of local riders to try to ensure that the legacy of the original Horsham Skatepark is retained.
A day in the life of an Outreach Worker
Rough sleeping is a broad and complex issue requiring a variety of solutions. We explore a typical day in the life of an Outreach Worker in the Horsham District.
Drop in to our new Wellbeing Centre – it’s good to talk
Drop in to our new Wellbeing Centre to find out about a wide range of health and wellbeing services that we offer, all of them free of charge.
A new Pop-Up Shop to help reinvent our high street
Further ‘Welcome Back’ funding has been used to reintroduce Pop-Up Horsham as part of our post pandemic economic recovery strategy.
Helping you find work and new training opportunities
In response to the negative impact of the pandemic on local employment we now have a number of projects to support local people.
Horsham District Apprenticeships and Skills Fair 2022
Our popular Horsham District Apprenticeship and Skills Fair returns again this year.
Helping our telecare users switch to digital
Support is in hand for our lifeline alarm service users to help them embrace new digital technology and stay independent.
What to look out for at our new look Museum & Art Gallery
Take a look at what’s happening over the next few months.
Last Knight at the Museum
After an outstanding 32 years’ service at the helm our Museum & Art Gallery Curator Jeremy Knight has decided to retire.
New BT Exchange Commuter Car Park open in Horsham
Ease yourself back to work with our Commuter car park in Horsham.
Climate friendly car park lighting
Our council-owned car parks are going LED, reducing costs and our carbon emissions.
Exciting new trials to boost our Recycling rates
We have the highest recycling rate in the whole of Sussex. Find out how we are building on this success.
Food waste trial is launched
The results of our food waste trial will help to improve our rubbish and recycling collections.
Tackling the HGV driver shortage – we’re hiring!
We are putting proactive measures in place to prevent the effects of HGV driver shortages.
Your Mind Matters
A new campaign called Your Mind Matters has been launched to provide support for young people and their families.
Our Young People Safety Survey: the results are in
We are actively working to put in place ideas and suggestions following the results of our Young People’s Safety Survey 2021.
Activities to support young people and parents
The pandemic has made us ever more aware of the need to ensure that both young people and their parents receive trusted support for their emotional wellbeing.
An update on the Horsham District Local Plan
There has been a delay to the Horsham District Local Plan process following an unexpected Position Statement released by Natural England on Water Neutrality.
Keeping you warm and saving energy costs
Information to help you reduce your energy costs and have a warmer, cosier home whilst reducing carbon emissions.
Becoming a more climate friendly District
Our communities are all working hard to reduce carbon emissions across the District.
How to create a more wildlife-friendly garden
Horsham resident Piers shares how he created a more wildlife-friendly garden.
Welcome Back … we’re open for business
The Council is working with local communities to develop a programme of activities that will create a feeling of wellbeing and promote a safe return for residents and shoppers.
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